Pets & Divorce

We discuss what happens when you separate. Who should get the pets in a divorce? How the family court views pets and what they can do. And also what you can do to make sure the pet is taken care of in your divorce.  We look at other pet owners' solutions and how you can apply these yourself. We also discuss pets in domestic violence situations and where you can go to for help.

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• How your pet is viewed in the family court. 

• Is there anything in the family law act that refers to pets?

• Whats the difference between livestock and pets and how does the court deal with this?

• Can you work out an arrangement yourself to share the custody of the pets?

•  Can a family court judge make an order on the custody of a pet?

• How pet possession can be proven by registration papers? 

• Show dogs and divorce.

• What happens if your ex takes your pet?

• What should you do before separation with your pet?

• Why you should never leave pets with a person who has committed DV. T

• Domestic Violence and Pet Care

• Disability Pet or Support Animals and Divorce

• Property Settlement and Pets are they included as assets?
• Consent orders and financial agreements and pets.

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

• WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE 
• LEGAL AID
• Lifeline 13 11 14
• Mensline Australia 1300 789 978
• Kids Help Line 1800 551 800
• Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123
• Relationships Australia 
• Police on 000
• DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
• DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
• National DV line on 1800 737 732.1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

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Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone’s situation is different.